Advancing the Kingdom
Jesus came to advance the kingdom of God and our assignment is to continue to establish his kingdom in the earth. A kingdom has a system of laws, a government and a structure. “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Romans 14:17). We are governed by kingdom principles which are found in scripture. We have a kingdom mandate to reach the world with the gospel and to make disciples all over the world.
Our work as christians extends beyond the four walls of our church. We are sent into the marketplace to effect change and to bring the transformational message of Jesus Christ to the world. We are sent to turn the world upside down by changing doctrines and philosophies that do not line up with the word of God. God allows us to have influence in our world and will allow us to have platforms to create change. We cannot be silent or put our lights under a basket, but on a stand so that the world may see. “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven” (Matthew 5:16).
We have to know our standing in this world and recognise the authority that we command in the darkness. Our light outshines the darkness and we overcome through the blood of Jesus Christ and by the words of our testimonies. God has commanded us, “do not fear,” because of the power which he has given us to trample upon every power of the enemy. “No man will [be able to] stand before you [to oppose you] as long as you live. Just as I was [present] with Moses, so will I be with you; I will not fail you or abandon you” (Joshua 1:5).
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Published by Anneta Pinto-Young
I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession. Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm. I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing. I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages. View all posts by Anneta Pinto-Young
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